What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer: CASA In-person Orientation position at CASA of San Mateo County?
Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA of San Mateo County empowers YOU to make a difference in the life of a child who has been abused or neglected.
What We do CASA of San Mateo County recruits, trains, and supports adult volunteers as a powerful voice for the best interest of abused and neglected children who have come under the court’s protection because their parents can’t or won’t take care of them.
What CASA Volunteers do They listen first. Then they act. Volunteers devote 2-4 hours a week getting to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them. They provide consistent, caring support and make sure the child doesn't get lost in the system.
For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives. For many volunteers, CASA is a life-changing experience that makes a difference in our community. Volunteers must be 21years or older.
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Have you thought about becoming an advocate for foster youth and juvenile justice youth? CASA of San Mateo County pairs children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems with community volunteers who provide one-on-one support, mentoring and advocacy in the courtroom and beyond. Our caring and dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) volunteers help children heal from trauma and access the services they need to thrive. Attending an orientation is the first step in our application process. In these one-hour information sessions, prospective volunteers will learn about the commitment and responsibilities required to serve as a CASA volunteer.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
What We do CASA of San Mateo County recruits, trains, and supports adult volunteers as a powerful voice for the best interest of abused and neglected children who have come under the court’s protection because their parents can’t or won’t take care of them.
What CASA Volunteers do They listen first. Then they act. Volunteers devote 2-4 hours a week getting to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them. They provide consistent, caring support and make sure the child doesn't get lost in the system.
For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives. For many volunteers, CASA is a life-changing experience that makes a difference in our community. Volunteers must be 21years or older.
,
Have you thought about becoming an advocate for foster youth and juvenile justice youth? CASA of San Mateo County pairs children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems with community volunteers who provide one-on-one support, mentoring and advocacy in the courtroom and beyond. Our caring and dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) volunteers help children heal from trauma and access the services they need to thrive. Attending an orientation is the first step in our application process. In these one-hour information sessions, prospective volunteers will learn about the commitment and responsibilities required to serve as a CASA volunteer.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.